How we are paid

On receiving an enquiry, we will arrange an initial meeting which can be in Central London or via a telephone/video call.

The purposes of the initial meeting are to establish whether we are able to assist with your needs and objectives and to discuss the fees for our services should we be instructed to proceed. There is usually no charge for this initial meeting and no obligation on either side.

After the initial consultation, we will agree with you how we will be paid for the services you instruct us to provide, both in terms of the amount (typically a percentage of the value of your assets invested) or hourly rate and the timing of the payment, which could be upfront, when you invest, over time to provide a service to you, or a combination of these.

Previously, financial advisers could also be paid by way of commission based on a percentage of the premiums payable or sums invested. This is no longer allowed for investment-related products under regulatory changes introduced as part of the Retail Distribution Review, which took effect on 31 December 2012. We will now explain to you exactly how much our advice will cost and reach an agreement over how you will pay for it.

Fees (which can still be based on a percentage of the premiums payable, sums invested and/or the value of your assets invested) will usually be calculated and based on time spent doing the work, the complexity of the work and the experience and qualifications of the adviser involved. We will confirm the actual rate we will charge in writing before beginning any work.

The fees we charge will be a matter for discussion and agreement and no charges will be made without prior notification in writing.

On mortgage and insurance products, you may choose whether we are paid by commission or fees. Whether we take our remuneration by way of commission or fees for mortgage and insurance products will be a matter of discussion and agreement. No charges or fees will be made without prior notification in writing.

Contact us today to discuss the best options for you.

Mayfair Independent Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No: 191568 http://www.fca.org.uk/register.

Mayfair Independent Limited Registered Address: 29 Wood Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6JG. Registered in England & Wales, No. 3889260.

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